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Saturation Patrol Nets Six Impaired Drivers

Knox County – Indiana State Police and Vincennes City Police conducted a saturation patrol late last night and early this morning targeting impaired and dangerous drivers. Officers issued 21 traffic tickets, 31 warnings and arrested six impaired drivers. All six drivers were arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Michael D. Cook, 66, Wheatland, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated (BAC .09%) Arrested near Wheatland

• Jonathan H. Popoca, 24, Bartow, FL 

1. Driving While Intoxicated (Refusal)  Arrested in Vincennes

• Rebecca R. Kitchell, 41, Vincennes, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated (BAC .27%)  Arrested in Vincennes
2. Resisting Law Enforcement

• Jacob D. Patton, 21, Vincennes, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated (BAC .16%)  Arrested in Vincennes

• Eli T. Ellerman, 30, Vincennes, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated (BAC .17%)  Arrested in Vincennes

• Terra I. Evans, 21, Vincennes, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal  Arrested in Vincennes

Arresting Officers: Senior Trooper Brett Pool, Trooper Brock Buchanan, Trooper Hunter Manning, Trooper William Campbell and Vincennes Police Officer Ben Hammond

Following officers participated in the saturation patrol:

Sgt. Bill Gadberry, Senior Trooper Brett Pool, Senior Trooper Jim Dotson, Trooper William Campbell, Trooper Hunter Manning, Trooper Brock Buchanan, Trooper Corey Risley and Vincennes Police Officer Ben Hammond

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